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Contact Lenses


Why wear contacts?

There are many reasons to wear contact lenses. You may prefer contact lenses to eyeglasses because you want a glasses-free look,  or the convenience of not having to wear glasses. Sometimes contacts are used to treat eye conditions like Keratoconus. If you have a high prescription or astigmatism, contact lenses may provide more enhanced vision correction than glasses. Today, you can even replace your bifocal glasses with bifocal lenses!

Regardless of why, rest assured you are in good hands because our doctors have an expertise in fitting contact lenses.

​​Contact Lens Exam & Fitting​

A contact lens exam & fitting is typically scheduled during your comprehensive eye exam. Our doctor will perform specialized tests during a contact lens exam to evaluate your vision with contacts. Our office specializes in fitting all types of contacts and our doctors will fit you in a contact that is best for your eyes. Usually you will be fit with a trial pair of contacts and have you wear them for a few days. In about a week, you will meed a follow-up exam to make sure you have adjusted to your new lenses.

Conditions & Treatments

Keratoconus a serious but treatable condition that causes the shape of the cornea to change, becoming thinner and more cone shaped. It affects focus, making images blurred or distorted and usually begins during adolescence. The good news is that many of the vision problems can be fixed with corrective lenses. Early diagnosis is important in the management of keratoconus.
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Order Contacts

Our office offers many options to fit best quality contact lens for you:
  • Disposable
  • Toric
  • Multi-focal
  • Gas Permeable (RGP & GP)
  • Scleral
If you need to order more contacts please give our office a call or email us with the information you will find by clicking the button below.
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W. Sam Shields, O.D. & Associates

2812 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93065

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Phone: (805) 527-6164
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Monday:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday:  10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm
​Friday:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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  • Home
    • Location
    • Eye Care Articles
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Comprehensive Eye Exam >
      • Retinal Imaging
    • Contact Lens Exam & Fitting
    • Medical Eye Exams >
      • LASIK & ICL
  • Eyewear
  • Order Contacts
  • Insurance
  • Appointments